Teacher Assistant

Assists teacher in providing developmentally appropriate education programs that support the optimal growth and development of the students in the program. Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Implements the goals, procedures, and practices as established by the teacher to foster a challenging learning environment.

• Assists in the implementation of lesson plan and classroom routines.

• Assists in the selection and preparation of developmentally appropriate educational materials.

• Assists in the activities that support the development of self-help skills (feeding, toileting, & dressing).

• Assists teacher in preparing and maintaining all records and data as required by regulation and/or the Bureau of Day Care, NY State Education Department, NYC Department of Education.

• Assists in the care and presentation of the classroom environment to include cleaning toys and equipment, maintaining a rich early childhood environment by use of bulletin boards and classroom decorations, rotating toys and books, and investing in the overall classroom arrangement.

• Ensures a safe environment following all Infection control and universal precautions.

• Maintains professional boundaries with colleagues, system-wide staff, and families, and understands and appreciates the family's choices and decisions with regard to their child.

• Facilitates the safe arrival and departure of children by assisting in busing and transport duties on a daily basis.

NONESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Participates in meeting and other assigned committees.

• Assists teacher with planning and preparing parties, field trips and graduation.

• Participates in shared departmental duties of preparing the school environment for daily activities including getting the meal cart, ordering supplies, putting away supplies

• Provides coverage and direction in teacher's absence as needed

Formal education required:

Two years of college or an Associate degree in early childhood education required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Must possess or be eligible for Teacher Assistant Certification granted by the NY State Education Department; must obtain Teacher Assistant Certification within 90 days of hire date

Previous experience required:

Two years experience in developing activities for children of various abilities & age groups.

2 years Early Education classroom experience preferred.